Nationalism and the Aftermath of World War I
Students consider the ways in which World War I intensified people’s loyalty to their country and resentment toward others perceived as a threat.
![Map showing major alliances and advances of the Central and Allied powers during World War I.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-05/Map_32_Europe_ME_WWI_1914_18.jpg?h=38e4958f&itok=hSmRZuQZ)
The Rise of Nationalism and the Collapse of the Ottoman Empire
Students turn their attention to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the emergence of a strong current of ethno-nationalism rooted in Turkish identity.
![A group of men gather to pose at the Young Turk Revolution Declaration.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Young_Turk_Revolution_-_Decleration_-_Armenian_Greek_Muslim_Leaders.png?h=08cc71c4&itok=pqdymtBL)
The Rise of the Nazi Party
Students examine how choices made by individuals and groups contributed to the rise of the Nazi Party in the 1920s and 1930s.
![The Parade of the Political Administrators in Nuremberg, Germany.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Holocaust_1933_GermanPartyDay_%20FH229691.jpg?h=193b5c49&itok=QZdPclXH)
Survivor Testimony and the Legacy of Memory
Students deepen their thinking about memory and identity by reflecting on the stories of Holocaust and Armenian Genocide survivors and their descendants.
![portrait of Holocaust survivor Sonia Weitz](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Box4_071.jpg?h=7c23ac5b&itok=b--n8_01)
Sonia Weitz
Sonia Schreiber Weitz, a Holocaust survivor, is an author who wrote a poetic memoir about her experiences during the Holocaust.
![portrait of Holocaust survivor Sonia Weitz](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Box4_071.jpg?h=7c23ac5b&itok=b--n8_01)
Rena Ferber Finder 1929 - 2023
Rena Finder, a Schindler's list survivor, was committed to sharing her story in the hope of keeping the lessons of the Holocaust alive.
![Rena Finder Speaks with Attendee](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-07/2019_Facing_History_Gala130.jpg?h=69649e47&itok=90qOfzgn)
Ava Kadishson Schieber
Ava Kadishson Schieber was a Holocaust survivor, an artist, poet, and philosopher.
![Holocaust survivor Ava Kadishson Schieber.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-07/Ava_and_Yitzek-two_photos.jpeg?h=2b0ff96a&itok=5QBQkupS)
Rita Lurie
Rena Laurie, a Holocaust survivor, has shared her journey of courage and healing in a multi-genreational memoir co-written with her daughter.
![Image of Rita and Mikaela](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-07/Mikaela%2C_Rita_5125296918_o.jpg?h=e7c891e8&itok=4z7YUEsv)
Speaker Visit Checklist
This checklist provides guidance for thoughtfully hosting a witness-to-history guest speaker in your classroom.
The Nanjing Atrocities Timeline
A timeline of selected dates and events that align with the content explored in our resources on the Nanjing atrocities.
![Map of the Japanese Empire from 1870 to 1942.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-07/2014_JapaneseEmpireBuilding%281870-1942%29_FH135144.jpg?h=839b72c3&itok=fNfM1gRh)
Timeline of Events in China
This is a timeline of selected dates and events that align with the content explored in Facing History & Ourselves’ The Nanjing Atrocities: Crimes of War.
![The Nanjing Atrocities: Crimes of War](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-07/2022_NanjingHeaderImage%28cropped%29_FH2176175.jpg?h=24b0ebb3&itok=JcgyRENb)